Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 122 and 187
The least common multiple (LCM) of 122 and 187 is 22814.
What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?
The LCM of two integers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers. It is often used to find common denominators and solve problems involving periodic events.
Formula for LCM
The LCM of two numbers can be calculated using their GCD:
LCM(a, b) = |a × b| ÷ GCD(a, b)
How to Calculate the LCM of 122 and 187?
First, calculate the GCD of 122 and 187 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 122 ÷ 187 = 0 remainder 122 |
| 2 | 187 ÷ 122 = 1 remainder 65 |
| 3 | 122 ÷ 65 = 1 remainder 57 |
| 4 | 65 ÷ 57 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 57 ÷ 8 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 68 and 51 | 204 |
| 120 and 55 | 1320 |
| 103 and 197 | 20291 |
| 194 and 172 | 16684 |
| 150 and 134 | 10050 |